Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Sony WX5

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony WX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was revealed 13 months after the WX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Sony WX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the WX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and WX5 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and WX5.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-810 UZ to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SP-810 UZ is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.